A celebration of life service will be held Saturday for sculptor Andy Davis, and friends and loved ones are encouraged to attend “just as he would have it” — barefoot.
Davis, 53, was known for his sculptures of musician Ray Charles in downtown Albany and orator Patrick Henry in downtown McDonough, and had recently begun work on a sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. that was destined to grace the grounds of the state Capitol. He died Sunday night, some 33 hours after an alleged drunk driver hit the back of his motorcycle on a Henry County road.
A service celebrating Davis’ life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hood Street Art Center, the McDonough studio where Davis was known to work while barefoot.
In a Facebook post announcing the gathering, Davis’ family asked that those who attend do so in sandals and flip-flops — shoes that can be removed in order to honor his memory.
The family also asked that, in lieu of flowers, artwork be purchased from the studio or another local artist. Those who own pieces of Davis’ worked are encouraged to bring photos to add to a gallery.
As of Tuesday afternoon, a gofundme site established to help pay for Davis' memorial had raised more than $11,000.
“We thank you so much for all of your love, donations and support,” his family wrote on Facebook. “You are incredible. We love you.”
The Hood Street Art Center is at 136 Hood St. in McDonough.
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